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ppastry · 11-17-2012, 05:45 PM

Dakota is 9 years old. The dr did not mention AAI. He showed me the area on the X-ray where a bone spur formed. He explained that it is the body's way of trying to fix the problem. To add strength to the neck. He listed the diagnosis as intervertebral disease. He told me he was not a candidate for chiropractic at this time.
Since he is on prednisone and has been for about three weeks now we wanted to give some support to the liver. The X-ray showed the liver to be enlarged and likely from the steroid use. He also noted his heart enlarged a bit but no murmur.
I scheduled an acupuncture treatment for Monday morning. He had a good past two days. Walking and even picking up the pace a bit. Sad in that he was moving fast and then fell on his face. He quickly slowed down went to potty and was ready to come back in the house.
I appreciate the information posted. I am hoping the acupuncture helps.
Thank you.

11-17-2012, 05:45 PM	#4
ppastry Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: aliquippa pa usa Posts: 25	Cervical disease Dakota is 9 years old. The dr did not mention AAI. He showed me the area on the X-ray where a bone spur formed. He explained that it is the body's way of trying to fix the problem. To add strength to the neck. He listed the diagnosis as intervertebral disease. He told me he was not a candidate for chiropractic at this time. Since he is on prednisone and has been for about three weeks now we wanted to give some support to the liver. The X-ray showed the liver to be enlarged and likely from the steroid use. He also noted his heart enlarged a bit but no murmur. I scheduled an acupuncture treatment for Monday morning. He had a good past two days. Walking and even picking up the pace a bit. Sad in that he was moving fast and then fell on his face. He quickly slowed down went to potty and was ready to come back in the house. I appreciate the information posted. I am hoping the acupuncture helps. Thank you.